Newbie -Jerky Video problem + No Signal Error HELP! (1 Viewer)

[angel129116]

Hey guys, just found this piece of software and i must say it rocks. Only thing im having issues with is the TV side of things. When playing the TV i get the video, all channels are there but they play in really jerky motion and i occasionally get the "no Signal" message box come up, click to get rid of it then TV picture comes back playing jerky again,
Spec is below of PC.

Area: Media Portal Program
MP Version: 0.2 RC3
Skin: Blue
Windows Version: Windows XP Home Version 2002 Service Pack 2
CPU Type: Intel P4HT (Hypert Threading 3.40ghz
Memory: 2GB DDR
Motherboard Chipset: Unsure
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 6600
Video Card Driver: Date: 17/03/2006 8.4.2.5
Video Card Resolution: 1360 X 768 (pc connected to LCD TV)
Video Render Type: unsure
Video Codec Type & Version: Various ones listed on PC: Intervideo, Cyberlink, hauppauge
Audio Codec Type & Version: unsure
TV Card: hauppauge WinTV HVR1100
TV Card Type: DVB
TV Card Driver: 31/5/2005 2.106.23151.0

TV card was purchased yesterday and was brand new from PCWORLD.
As i said im a newbie, ne help would be really appreciated!
Thanks
Craig

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

First check on the Hauppage website for a newer driver, and install.
Second download CVS from today 23rd May and extract to the progams/team mediaportal/mediaportal folder, overwrite any files,
Go into MP folder previously mentioned and double click on Start.bat
Unfortunately this version is what RC3 should have been released as
many posts had problems with original.

Reboot and enjoy

8)

 

[angel129116]

Thanks ever so much for the reply.
I have checked for an updated driver but no luck on that one.
Also, this may sound stupid, but what do u mean download CVS from today? Im really sorry if this is a dumb question. Ur help is really appreciated though

 

[ASiDiE]

What he is saying is download an update that comes out every day. On the front page you should have a link for daily CVS files. Download the very latest. You will then extract the file into your mediaportal directory, overwriting all the files. You will then need to go to the MP directory and run the start.bat. After this, go into configuration and make sure everything is set up right. Now, run MP to see if the problems you once had are gone.

I suggest making a copy of the whole MP directory... just in case.

 

[angel129116]

Thanks for the help there. Done that mate and extracted the file overwriting as i went. Run the Start.bat but still no joy.
Can i just ask what audio and video codec should i be using? When i look at the list i have a whole load to choose from!

 

[petteram]

In Mediaportal setup, make sure to uncheck the box "grab EPG from DVB"
since this is a hybrid TV card.
I have the same videocard as you and Nvidia codecs is the best
on my setup on both video and audio.
In settings for your graphicscard make sure vertical sync is on and
not runned by program.

 

[angel129116]

thanks mate, done the Syn issue and it is now on. Ive looked under my codecs list but Nvidia isnt listed on there!
Did u manually have to add these codecs?

 

[petteram]

Download Purevideo trial from here:
http://www.nvidia.com/object/dvd_decoder.html
If you install PowerDVD or Intervideo WinDVD, codecs will
show up in the list automatically.

 

[angel129116]

Got the codecs installed mate and picture seems to be better. Im still haing a few issues though.
Can i just ask - The TV card im using, is it a good card? It cost me £71 from Pc world (didnt pay for it as i used bonus vouchers i get from work. lol).
I know it says it is a hybrid card - what exactly is this?

 

[petteram]

It is both analog and digital.
Bad thing is that the analog part is software encoded which means your cpu
will do all the work, unlike the digital part where the card itself do all the work.
If you take a look at the HRV-1300, its also a hybrid card, but both
the analog and digital part is hardware encoded.
https://www.team-mediaportal.com/dokuw/install/capturecards/start